The Montgomery Cougars accomplished a major feat last Friday night when they downed longtime rival Hunterdon Central to improve to 2-2 on the season. QB Alex Benitez was a major part of that win.

Benitez completed 42 of 54 passes for 259 yards and two touchdown passes. He also collected a 34-yard touchdown, as well as a two-point conversion, an extra point and a field goal in the win.

JSZ’s Jay Cook interviews Benitez in an virtual game ball presentation:

JSZ’s Week 4 Central Jersey Game Ball poll accrued 19,558 total votes – Benitez won the award after bringing in 7,503 of those, for 38.36 percent!